I was not ready for today’s Healing Our City prayer service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. I was not ready to be resilient. I a little more time wailing, keening, and weeping over the tragic deaths of two young women and a boy and the many devastating injuries caused by the bombings … Continue reading
Calliope—Poetry Readings at West Falmouth Library is a monthly event organized by poet Alice Kociemba. It features readings by three accomplished poets, after which the floor is opened to anyone in attendance who wants to share one of his or her poems. The meeting concludes with a reception, during which poets autograph and sell copies … Continue reading
The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra will present music of George Gershwin, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in concerts on Saturday, April 13, at 7 PM, and Sunday, April 14, at 3 PM, at John Wesley United Methodist Church, Gifford Street and Jones Road in Falmouth. John Yankee is music director of this orchestra, … Continue reading
“Monks Cove,” by David F. Kelley, currently on display at the Maser Gallery. “An Exhibition of Recent Pastels” by David F. Kelley is at the Maser Gallery at Falmouth Community Television from through January 31, 2013, with an opening reception on Sunday, January 13, from 3 to 5 PM. A serious artist for most of … Continue reading
John Murelle’s vocal students performed songs of Richard Rodgers at First Night Chatham on December 31 at the First Congregational Church of Chatham. In addition to John’s regular students (including my daughter Gabbe Rowland), there were two former students of John’s: Matt Astone, now in his senior year at Westminster Choir College, and Lily Mae … Continue reading
The Solstice Singers celebrated their 20th anniversary with “To Drive the Cold Winter Away,” on the winter solstice, December 21 and 22, at the Woods Hole Community Hall. The Solstice Singers were joined by the early music ensemble, Passacaglia; the youth chorus, Les Enfants du Soleil; and the sword dancing troupe, the Vineyard Swordfish. It … Continue reading
Works by erica m. szuplat and Garison Weiland are featured at the Maser Gallery at Falmouth Community Television (FCTV) through January 3, 2013. The show, “Sketches in Oil and on Paper,” features an array of sketches from szuplat’s many journals and simple still lifes painted in oil during the past year by Weiland. A freelance … Continue reading
“Talking With…,” by Jane Martin, is a well-written, engaging, and fast-paced series of monologues by or about quirky, compelling people. I can’t imagine a better production of it than the one director Holly Erin McCarthy of Theatre Under the Stairs has put together for Cotuit Center for the Arts. It runs through December 16. McCarthy’s … Continue reading
Almost a year ago, on January 28, 2012, the Chappaquoit Cellists performed at the Woods Hole Library, all students of Nikki Patton of West Falmouth. Two quartets performed: the Chappy Cellists (four middle school students) and the Chappaquoit Cello Quartet (four high school students). I videotaped the concert, but it took me a long time … Continue reading
The cast of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Corrine Minshall, as Grace Bradley, takes a bow, while Kit Palmer (Beth Bradley) and Kristina Thimme (Imogene Herdman) stand in center. The Falmouth Theatre Guild’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is charming, heartwarming, and full of holiday spirit. Directed by Lisa Jo Rudy, with music … Continue reading
Notes on The Arts 